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Mominul ruled out with concussion, Jaker named replacement

Jaker Ali Anik was brought in as Mominul

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 3:03 pm

Bangladesh finish runners-up in impressive FIFA U-15 World Cup campaign

Despite the disappointment in the final, Bangladesh enjoyed an impressive run in the knockout stages, registering convincing victories over Montenegro and Gabon to reach the title decider.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 2:44 pm

1,500 vehicles to join 11-party alliance's 410km long march to Kushtia: Jamaat

March will begin at Baitul Mukarram at 8:00am, with roadside rallies planned at several points before concluding in Kushtia at 8:30pm

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 1:35 pm

Assam on high flood alert after glacial lake bursts in Bhutan

Guwahati : A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Bhutan has triggered a high flood alert in Assam and West Bengal on Friday. Residents were asked to evacuate from vulnerable areas along the Sankosh river and its tributaries following which people were seen leaving their homes along with their cattle in Alipurduar district of West [] The post Assam on high flood alert after glacial lake bursts in Bhutan appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 30 Oct 2026 1:32 pm

Indian police say suspect used AI to research making alcohol at home

The alleged Madhya Pradesh operation is being investigated after 13 deaths

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 1:18 pm

Nayeem becomes fastest Bangladesh spinner to 50 Test wickets

Nayeem Hasan became the fastest Bangladeshi spinner to reach 50 Test wickets during the Tigers

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 12:22 pm

Two Udichi factions hold separate events to mark founding anniversary

At the Central Shaheed Minar, the programme began under the slogan

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 11:52 am

Rubio hosts G20 ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members

Russia has been shunned by most of the West after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 11:43 am

How Trump could interfere in US midterm elections

Trump, whose Republicans face an uphill battle to keep control of Congress, has repeatedly questioned the integrity of US elections and urged his party to 'nationalise' voting in at least 15 places

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 11:40 am

Pentagon tells Europeans to cool their rhetoric on Russia: Reuters

The US requests come as the Trump administration restarts an effort to press for a negotiated end to the full-scale war in Ukraine

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 11:35 am

Tahsif Souri death: PBI takes one into custody

CCTV footage recorded shortly before Tahsif Souri went missing shows him with his associate

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 10:41 am

Three more years to prepare for graduation from LDC: Is Bangladesh making them count?

Following graduation from the LDC category, Bangladesh will face the risk of losing various duty-free and preferential trade benefits currently available in international markets

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 10:32 am

Shoriful ends Chanderpaul

The son of former West Indies batter Shivnarine Chanderpaul, renowned for his gritty batting, Tagenarine brought up his third fifty in 30 innings since making his Test debut in 2022.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 10:03 am

ASEAN Envoy Ends Myanmar Trip With No Public Aung San Suu Kyi Meeting

Despite repeated ASEAN requests for access, Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro ended her Myanmar visit without a confirmed meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi.

The Irrawaddy 30 Oct 2026 9:35 am

North Korea's Kim calls for rapid expansion of drone technology, observes testing of weapons

In a speech at the exhibition, Mr. Kim stressed the need to seize the absolute superiority in the drone technology and announced unspecified steps needed to rapidly expand and strengthen the unmanned aeronautical technology, says Korean Central News Agency

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 9:13 am

Mbappe should be allowed to move on after apology, says French FA chief

Mbappe's club Real Madrid and LaLiga have also apologised following the remarks, while the league's president Javier Tebas set up a crisis unit and met Chinese ambassador Yao Jing on Wednesday as Spanish football sought to contain the fallout.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 8:38 am

Ronaldo fires 15-minute hattrick to reach 985 career goals

Great win, great team performance. Happy to help with a hattrick! Ronaldo wrote on social media after the match.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 8:21 am

Zverev 'on top of the world' after securing world No. 1 ranking

The 29-year-old German was already assured of finishing the season top of the ATP rankings but, in the absence of current incumbent Jannik Sinner, two-time Grand Slam champion Zverev will now take that crown in next week's updated standings after winning his opening two matches in the Austrian capital.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:59 am

2 helicopters carrying 3 people collide in Oregon, shutting down highway

The Oregon Department of Transportation said Highway 233 is closed 1.6 km west of Dayton because of the crash. There was no estimate for reopening

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 7:15 am

A security deal, but not the end of the Arctic contest

The Greenland agreement strengthens American security while raising sovereignty concerns

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 1:16 am

Rashid becomes first player to claim 200 T20I wickets

Rashid achieved the feat in his 120th T20 international, with the 28-year-old boasting an average of 13.96 and an economy rate of 6.13 in the format. His record includes two five-wicket hauls, with best figures of 5-3.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 12:22 am

No surprise to Carrick he

Despite mounting criticism of United's dismal form, Carrick claimed he was unsurprised to still be in charge after a woeful run of results.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 12:17 am

England outlast Sri Lanka despite Rathnayake

On the same day last week, Rathnayake scored an epic 130 in Sri Lanka's 430-run chase in Rawalpindi but this time his 77-ball 118 was not enough as Sri Lanka were dismissed for 331 in 45.1 overs.

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 11:52 pm

Starc, Lyon leave South Africa reeling

South Africa were reeling at 140 for four at the close, just 40 runs ahead with six wickets remaining.

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 11:43 pm

Thakurgaon-1 by-poll: BNP

Nearest rival Delawar Hosen gets 96,513; voter turnout recorded at 64.81%

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 10:24 pm

Fisherman killed in Meghna: Locals allege River Police firing, cops deny claim

Family alleges River Police opened fire during a patrol raid; River Police and Coast Guard deny conducting any operation in the area

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 10:21 pm

Iran says four tankers on fire after hitting mines in Hormuz

The vessels had switched off all their radar and navigation systems and disregarded warnings from the IRGC navy, the statement said

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 10:02 pm

Serbias students demand resignations in police, judiciary as they prepare to take power

The Students List movement swept the parliamentary election on October 25, 2026 against Vucics right-wing Serbian Progressive Party, which has ruled unchallenged for 14 years

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 9:14 pm

Palestinian President says hopes for peace talks with new Israeli government

With almost all ballots counted from Israel's pivotal election, neither the bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor the opposition bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot looked able to secure a majority in parliament.

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 8:09 pm

BRTA seeks to extend motorcycle number plate deadline to Dec 31

Authorities cite practical difficulties in fitting plates on 50 lakh motorcycles

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 6:12 pm

Asian Cybersecurity in the Age of AI and Quantum Computing

AI has changed perhaps forever the tone and tenor of discussions at Singapore International Cyber Week, and probably all cyber forums of equal scale.

The Diplomat 29 Oct 2026 6:00 pm

Domestic abuse allegations surface after young woman

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The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 5:31 pm

Prothom Alo

JnU VC approved new executive committee today

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 5:12 pm

Alushibe Holding Group to Bring 12 Global F

Antara News 29 Oct 2026 5:10 pm

Biman flight carrying PM Tarique delayed at Narita over technical fault

Dhaka-bound flight BG377 was unable to depart as scheduled from Narita International Airport in Japan

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 5:08 pm

Thakurgaon-1 by-election peaceful, EC says; turnout 48% by 2:00pm

Election Commission Secretary Akhtar Ahmed says no untoward incidents were reported

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 4:59 pm

Health ministry withdraws order to keep books on Zia, Khaleda and Tarique in medical college libraries

The September 27 directive, issued after a proposal received the state minister

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 4:40 pm

6 more die of dengue, 1,886 hospitalised in 24 hours

A total of 6,251 patients receiving treatment across the country

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 4:29 pm

Ministry forms probe committee over Posari

Committee asked to conduct impartial inquiry and submit report at the earliest

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 4:10 pm

U.K. PM Andy Burnham's trip to India could take place soon: British Envoy

India and the U.K. are aiming to double bilateral trade to around $120 billion by 2030

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 4:09 pm